Nursing homes near Merritt Island
The area within 8 miles of Merritt Island carries 13.6 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — undersupplied.
Demand & supply in the Merritt Island catchment
| Residents aged 75+ (within 8 miles) | 16,459 |
| Residents aged 85+ | 4,332 |
| Certified nursing beds | 587 |
| Beds per 100 aged 85+ | 13.6 |
| Beds at the national rate (24.2/100) | 1,048 |
| Shortfall vs national rate | 461 beds |
Quality of the nearby stock
Nursing homes nearest Merritt Island
| Home | Beds | CMS rating | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Space Coast Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center Merritt Island 32953 | 120 | 2-star (Below average) | 0.93 |
| Solaris Healthcare Merritt Island Merritt Island 32954 | 180 | 3-star (Average) | 1.36 |
| The Terrace At Courtenay Springs Merritt Island 32952 | 80 | 2-star (Below average) | 2.29 |
| Rockledge Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Rockledge 32955 | 107 | 2-star (Below average) | 3.51 |
| Sunrise Point Health And Rehabilitation Center Rockledge 32955 | 100 | 1-star (Much below average) | 3.67 |
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Reserve founding access →Care near Merritt Island — questions
- How many nursing home beds are near Merritt Island?
- Within 8 miles of Merritt Island there are 587 certified nursing home beds across 5 CMS-certified homes.
- Is Merritt Island short of nursing home beds?
- The 8-mile catchment around Merritt Island has 13.6 certified beds per 100 residents aged 85+, against a national rate of 24.2 — undersupplied. At the national rate it would carry 461 more beds.
This catchment sits mainly in Brevard County.
Nearby: Rockledge · Viera · Titusville · West Melbourne · Melbourne · Palm Bay · Oviedo · Saint Cloud
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Method: an 8-mile catchment around Merritt Island. Supply is every CMS-certified nursing home in reach; demand is US Census ACS 5-year population aged 75+/85+. The 24.2/100 national benchmark is computed from the data. Estimates for research and site screening. Updated July 2026.